Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly, Environment Canada says.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.Total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.Discussion: The heaviest snowfall is expected today. Snow will taper in intensity this evening. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit ontario.ca/511, twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to or tweet reports using #ONStorm.Hazard: Snow, at times heavy. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm.Discussion: The heaviest snowfall is expected today.
Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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